I'm taking a class in college on The Beat Generation, and my teacher came back from the weekend and said she was so depressed from the news. She said she had actually met HST and had drank with him at a pub all night and had awesome conversations with him. She was really affected by it. Such a shame it had to happen...
The world has lost another brave, intelligent man. He entertained and made you think all at this same time. Rest In Piece